Paraguay President Fernando Lugo Impeached By Congress -- The Telegraph
Paraguayan lawmakers Friday impeached President Fernando Lugo over his handling of a deadly land dispute, forcing him from office in what his supporters denounced as a coup.
In a 39 to 4 vote lawmakers found him guilty of performing his duties badly during the land dispute, which left 17 people dead.
Vice President Federico Franco was set to be sworn in to replace Mr Lugo.
Mr Lugo supporters, massed outside Congress, reacted angrily by tearing down fences. Police, some on horseback, used tear gas and water cannon to beat them back.
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